Botulinum toxin as a treatment for tardive dyskinesia

Mov Disord. 2006 Aug;21(8):1276-7. doi: 10.1002/mds.20904.

Abstract

Two older female patients with a history of psychotic depression were treated with a combination of an antipsychotic and an antidepressant. Both developed persistent tardive dyskinesia with severe tongue protrusion. Botulinum toxin was injected into the genioglossal area and the embarrassing tongue protrusion practically disappeared. Both patients chose to continue taking botulinum toxin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Dyskinesia Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Dyskinesia Agents / therapeutic use
  • Botulinum Toxins / administration & dosage
  • Botulinum Toxins / therapeutic use*
  • Dyskinesias / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Male

Substances

  • Anti-Dyskinesia Agents
  • Botulinum Toxins